Brief Outline: Satire news of Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Donald Cook has to turn back as it forgot to load missiles, when it was deployed near Syria and has to cause embarrassment.

Origin: This news was spread by satire website The Waterford Whispers News published an article on April 12, 2018 titled "USS Donald Cook Turns Back After Forgetting Missiles" (archived link).

Ayupp Rating: Satire

Viral Example:  “I’d forget my head if it wasn’t screwed on,” voiced embarrassed commanding officer of the USS Donald Cook, Matt Caldwell, while rolling his eyes and slapping his forehead in disbelief, “what are the chances?”

Arriving in the Mediterranean Sea yesterday afternoon, the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer departed Larnaca, Cyprus, before making a U-turn after United States Navy personnel realized they had forgotten the most important component of the vessel – its payload.

“At least we realized it before the war started, otherwise we sure would look real stupid,” Cmdr. Caldwell explained.

Detailed Analysis:  It is true the ship by the name USS Donald Cook is deployed in Syria however the commanding officer is Matthew J. Powell and not Matt Caldwell.

As per dailycaller and as on 11^th of April, 2018, the ship USS Donald Cook is in Syria. It writes

“Russian and Syrian forces are reportedly bracing for an imminent American strike in response to a deadly chemical weapons attack on civilians in the suburbs of Damascus. Pro-government forces are said to be evacuating from major airports and military air bases, according to the Times of Israel, citing reports from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Additionally, Syria is moving military aircraft to Russian bases to ensure their survival, i24 News revealed”.

Syria, Russia Prepare For Imminent US Strike By Emptying Strategic Bases: Reports

Russian and Syrian forces are reportedly bracing for an imminent American strike in response to a deadly chemical weapons attack on civilians in the suburbs of Damascus. Pro-government forces are said to be evacuating from major airports and military air bases, according to the Times of Israel, citing reports from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Commander Matthew J. Powel

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